capable person; top leader; first in command
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
a member of a team; one of the participants
informalUsed to refer to someone as part of a group working together.
Let's team up; you count as one of us.
He was part of this project and contributed a lot.
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Many hands make light work; having another member is always good.
noun
a capable person; a skilled hand; a master
commendatoryAlso said as 一把好手 (yì bǎ hǎo shǒu). Praises someone's skill or competence.
When it comes to getting work done, he's really top-notch.
She's a master at cooking; everyone loves the dishes she makes.
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Old Zhang is a wizard at fixing machines; there's no problem he can't solve.
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the first in command; the top leader; the boss
formalRefers to the primary leader in an organization or unit, such as the Party Secretary or General Manager.
He's the top leader in our unit; all major decisions are approved by him.
Major issues in the company must be approved by the first in command.
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The top leader, second in command, and third in command held an emergency meeting together.